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April 29, 2025

Senate approves restrictions on ‘intrusive’ boating checks

But chances of the proposal becoming law are in doubt because the House has not acted.…

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Oysters can be found in waters from Alabama down through much of Florida. | Ben Sterns via Unsplash
April 28, 2025

Learn about oyster harvesting Tuesday in St. Augustine

FWC is traveling the state to talk about existing regulations and how they might change. …

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A missing child has been found after a boat capsized on the St. Johns River on Friday. | Osmeri Photography via News4Jax
March 26, 2025

Divers continue search for child missing from capsized boat

One child remains unaccounted for after a boat capsized Friday on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge.…

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An adult Florida black bear and cub. | Jean Blom, Florida Wildlife Federation
March 20, 2025

FWC seeks comments about proposal for black bear hunting

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has scheduled a series of virtual meetings about bear hunting.…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to stop the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from making "intrusive" checks on boaters. | WFSU
February 12, 2025

DeSantis wants to stop ‘intrusive’ checks on boaters

Gov. Ron DeSantis says FWC officers use boat safety inspections as a pretense to pull over boaters.…

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Alligators begin to get more active in April. | Gerald Herbert, AP
April 1, 2024

Watch out: Gator mating season is approaching

Alligator “courtship” begins in early April, followed by mating season in May or June. Gators can become more aggressive at…